Specifications

The NIU NQi Cargo is an electric delivery scooter created by an innovative Chinese company that is founded by the former CTO of Baidu (the Chinese Google) and a former employee of Microsoft. Their purpose is to create a high quality electric scooter with the latest technologies and design.

The scooter has a reinforced tailbox bracket that enables to install many types of cargo and delivery boxes.

The NQi Cargo has a 2,400 watt Bosch electric motor with 65 Nm torque. The motor is very powerfull and enables to carry heavy cargo.

The scooter provides space for two 29 Ah Lithium batteries made by Panasonic for an effective driving range of 90 km. The batteries are of the same type as the batteries in the Tesla Model S. NIU offers 2 years warranty on the batteries.

A single battery weighs 10 kg and can be easily swapped. By using multiple batteries the scooter can operate 24/7.

Fleet optimization software

The NQi Cargo provides internet and GPS connectivity allowing for fleet optimization. Everything from battery monitoring to GPS to ride history, the NIU app keeps the driver and operator informed about the whereabouts and health of their (fleet of) NQi Cargo scooter(s). The app provides in an advanced anti-theft system. With GPS it is possible to track the position of the scooter in real time.

De NQi Cargo has front and rear disc brakes. The scooter has a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) or regenerative braking in which energy from braking is returned to the battery.

Low maintenance costs

The NIU app pro-actively monitors the health of the scooter and provides diagnostics to prevent costly maintenance. An electric motor does not require maintenance and when using regenerative braking, even the brakes are saved.

In addition to exhaust fumes, particulate matter from brakes is also a major polluter of air. The NIU NQi Cargo can provide less toxic air pollution than other electric scooters by braking with the electric motor.

The NQi Cargo can be ordered in any color and with a custom business print.

Distributor

Using modern platforms such as www.uship.com, international transport of the scooter may cost less than ₹10.000.

Uship makes it possible to make use of otherwise wasted space in international transport. There may be similar services in India.

An electric motor does not require maintenance and for basic maintenance it is possible to use regular scooter garages or modern service providers such as Bosch E-scooter Service with over 14.000 locations globally. (Bosch is producer of electric motors).

Electric 2020

Disc Brakes: air pollution

Air Pollution by Disc Brakes causes 20% of the total emissions by a standard car and the pollution (ultra-fine dust) is more toxic for humans than exhaust fumes.

"Vehicle tailpipe emissions are going down, but the emissions from disc brakes will remain to some extent, even if you drive an electric car," Weber said. "Therefore, this kind of process will continue to play out in the future and will be an important consideration when we look at the health effects of particulate matter." (Phys.org)